Break Down Data Silos with Microsoft Fabric and CDW

By Stephanie Sensenig , Sr. Solution Architect, Microsoft Data & Analytics, CDW

Data is your most powerful asset — if you can unify it. But for many organizations, scattered systems and legacy tools are holding them back. In fact, DATAVERSITY found that 68% of data professionals say data silos are the single biggest challenge facing their organizations. 

Microsoft Fabric changes that. And with CDW, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Fabric consolidates the full data lifecycle — streamlining how you acquire, transform, store and analyze data on a single platform. In other words, you don’t need to duct tape a bunch of disparate tools together anymore.  

Plus, as Microsoft sunsets Power BI Premium, now is the time to accelerate a migration to Fabric. 

CDW helps turn data complexity into clarity. We bring data together and deliver structure through migration planning, capacity sizing and architecture reviews so you’re never flying blind. 

Expanding the Vision 

Microsoft Fabric delivers a unified, scalable and AI-optimized data future to even the most fragmented data environments. If you’re deeply ingrained in the Microsoft ecosystem already, Fabric integrates seamlessly with Power BI, Teams and other Microsoft tools. 

By centralizing your data with Fabric, you’re gaining governance that cuts out the chaos of self-service options. And with AI taking hold in virtually every industry, ensuring your data is AI-ready is key. With Fabric, your data is clean, modeled and consistent, which improves Microsoft Copilot’s performance. 

That matters more than ever, with Research and Markets finding that the global data analytics market is expected to grow from nearly $69 billion in 2025 to over $160 billion by 2030. Organizations are racing to unlock insights at scale — and those with streamlined, well-governed data environments are best positioned to lead. 

How Microsoft and CDW Deliver 

From strategy to implementation, CDW brings Fabric to life. We do this in four ways: 

• Azure readiness and governance frameworks. Our team of experts helps you build an Azure landing zone through minimum viable Azure deployment and data governance. 
• Fabric certifications and deep Microsoft alignment. Every CDW Fabric architect is certified and aligned with Microsoft’s regular roadmap updates. 
• Proven methodology. We assess Fabric capacity (FSKU), build migration plans and review architecture to avoid mistakes. 
• Avoiding the “easy button” trap. Cutting corners often leads to performance issues, broken reports and rework down the line. Real planning = real success.  

The Business Impact 

When implemented correctly, Fabric drives faster insights and empowers the decision-making process. 

We’ve seen firsthand how the right strategy can positively change outcomes.  

For example, a financial services customer ran into some architecture risk just before deployment. We took a look, flagged the risks and jumped in on a redesign to prevent further damage. Another customer, in the healthcare sector, needed help salvaging a failed deployment they started on their own, and we were able to quickly step in and refactor the solution for them. 

Our experts work alongside you to deliver: 

• Guided implementations. We can take you from confusion to working Power BI reports on Fabric in days or weeks. 
• Consolidation. Start reducing costs and complexity immediately by consolidating your platforms and vendors. 
• Data quality and governance. We validate, model and govern the data across the board so it’s usable and trustworthy. 
• Future-ready data architecture. Modernizing your data means enabling smoother operation of your AI and automation tools. 

Smarter Migration = Stronger Partnerships 

If you’re planning a Fabric migration, now’s the time to get started. Watch how Microsoft and CDW make Fabric work for real customers.  

Partner with CDW to build a strategy that works today — and sets you up for AI success tomorrow. Talk to your CDW account manager or visit CDW.com/Microsoft to learn more.